Met Office warns of snow and colder weather this weekend
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 12:19 · Archive
The Met Office has warned that snow could fall in parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures plunge and showers move across the country.
The Met Office has warned of a "brief hint of winter" this weekend as temperatures plunge across the UK. Saturday will begin on a chilly note with temperatures around 10C in England and Wales and 8C in Scotland. Colder air, brisk winds and lively showers are expected to move widely across the country, with most places seeing showers at some point during the day. Only the far south and southeast stand any chance of avoiding wet weather.
Scotland is likely to be hardest hit, with the most frequent and intense downpours forecast. The Met Office warned that Scotland could experience heavy showers with a risk of hail and thunder, and there could be a temporary sprinkling of snow over the highest ground. The brisk north-westerly wind is expected to make temperatures feel colder than average for the time of year, with northern areas exposed to both wind and rain experiencing particularly chilly conditions.
Conditions should improve into Sunday, with high pressure expected to lead to drier weather and some sunny spells. However, wet and windy weather is forecast to return from the west later in the day, starting the new week off with more unsettled conditions. Longer term, the Met Office has suggested that the UK could be hit with a wet and stormy autumn developing into an icy winter, with the El Niño weather event potentially weakening the stratospheric polar vortex.
How it is being reported
- Met Office says snow possible as temperatures drop ahead of ‘unsettled’ weekendThe weekend is set to kick off on a ‘chilly note’The Independent · 9 Oct, 11:48
- Met Office says snow could fall this weekend as UK braces for colder weatherPlunging temperatures this weekend could see showers turn wintry and bring snow in some areas, the Met Office has warned.The Mirror · 8 Oct, 22:01
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